Remove Windows Bloatware with PowerShell (Quick Guide)

If you’ve ever been frustrated by unnecessary pre-installed apps cluttering up your Windows PC, you’re not alone. Luckily, Windows gives us a way to remove them—though it requires using PowerShell with administrator rights. Don’t worry, the process is straightforward if you follow the steps below.

Step 1: Launch PowerShell as Administrator

1. Click the Start menu, type PowerShell.
2. Right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

Step 2: List All Installed Apps

In the PowerShell window, type the following command and hit Enter:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers

This will display a full list of installed apps for all users on your system.

Here you’ll see entries like:

• Microsoft.WindowsStore_11811.1001.27.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
• king.com.CandyCrushSaga_1.1490.4.0_x86__kgqvnymyfvs32
• NORDCURRENT.COOKINGFEVER_4.0.0.1_x86__m9bz608c1b9ra
• Microsoft.YourPhone_1.19041.481.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
• 4DF9E0F8.Netflix_6.93.375.0_x64__mcm4njqhnhss8 

Each line shows the full package name for an app.

Step 3: Remove the App

Once you’ve identified the app you want to remove, type the following command, replacing PackageFullName with the exact name you copied from the list:

Remove-AppxPackage PackageFullName

For example, to remove Candy Crush Saga, you’d run:

Remove-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSaga_1.1490.4.0_x86__kgqvnymyfvs32

Press Enter, and Windows will uninstall that app.

Step 4: Repeat as Needed

You can repeat this process for any other pre-installed apps you don’t want. Just make sure to copy the entire package name exactly as it appears.

Final Thoughts

Using PowerShell is a quick way to declutter your Windows installation and remove apps you’ll never use. Just be careful not to uninstall system-critical apps (like Microsoft Store or Xbox Identity Provider if you plan to use them).

With a few simple commands, you can take back control of your PC and enjoy a cleaner, faster Windows experience.

👉 Tip: For safety, create a system restore point before removing large batches of apps—just in case you need to restore something later.